Substacks recommended by The Fractal Lounge

Recommended by The Fractal Lounge

I create content that makes people happy, or gay, or maybe both. I try to cut through the noise of politics to bring you something that causes a smile or a laugh.

Wendy The Druid

By The Crew

A constellation of queer voices—trans, gay, and wonderfully others —bleeding ink across fiction, health, and geopolitical landscapes, crafting survival guides disguised as stories and wielding words like weapons against the systems that would silence us

Just great honest content. Be sure to check out the live podcasts. Just amazing. Great humor and very informative.

- The Fractal Lounge

CounterStory Media

By Melissa Corrigan

CounterStory Media exists to audit the narrative by giving voice to marginalized people, amplifying their stories, and sharing their truths.

Kornerz: A space for thinkers.

By Kornerz Social Network Team

Discover the latest news and updates from every Korner of our social network. Find your favorite Korner and join the conversation.

Planet Ral

By Ral Joseph

Welcome to Planet Ral, the next gen of cultural architecture. A unified world for creators, commerce, and culture.

Harrowings

By Hal Gill

Reflections and excavations of the Self that inhabits the animal on its journey from dawn to dusk and back again.

Jenny Lynn

OMNIGod

I'm a humble writer who sees the world through all of the Fads, Trends, & False Narratives of the world. I write on a wide range of subjects: Philosophy, Tech, AI, Sports, Spirituality, Love & Relationships, Sex, Social & Life Issues. Enjoy Your Life

Limited Edition.

By ©️quillink

"Limited Edition. is where I'll be sharing stories about my life from experiences to moments & everything in between; including a five-part, 'Untitled' series that explores the depths of my existence. Stay tuned. . ."

Playing with Fire

By Shannon Watts

Playing with Fire is a community of badass women (and supporters!) who want to find and nurture the spark inside and learn to live on fire.

Shannon Watts brings clarity, courage, and deep conscience to every word she writes. Her reflections don’t just inform, they ground. Whether she’s speaking on service, activism, or inner resilience, Shannon’s voice remains steady, thoughtful, and rooted in the kind of integrity we need more of in this world. If you’re looking for writing that inspires action without losing soul, follow her. You won’t regret it.

- The Fractal Lounge

The

By gail smith reynolds

The SoulFull Way

By Jennifer M. Maki

Your guide to tapping and leveraging your innate, wild wisdom within. A community of fellow soulful seekers desirous too of lingering stillness, puddle-splashing joy, and ever-evolving in authentic living, creation and service!

This is the soulfull way. Beautiful, peaceful, engaging content. A must read.

- The Fractal Lounge

Adhiyana Buddhism

By Nia Quinn🌿

The union of compassion and wisdom

Beautiful work and teachings of Buddhism. If you are a Buddhist or not this is an author you must read.

- The Fractal Lounge

Ellrich Unraveling

By Brandon Ellrich

Original stories and verses where the familiar frays at the edges to unravel unexpected and sometimes unsettling truths.

Homegrown Columnist

By Julianne Hues

Reading, writing, cultural commentary

Soulful heartfelt writing. An author well worth reading.

- The Fractal Lounge

Poetry for the Unquiet

By Cassian Delmare

Poems and stories that bend time, twist logic, and haunt softly. Cass Delmare writes for paradox-lovers and myth-breakers—blending surrealism, raw emotion, and lyrical precision into fiercely intimate, mind-bending experiments.

Friendly Atheist

By Hemant Mehta

Commentary about religion and politics, centered around atheism.

Storm Whisperer

By ~ Nerra Elowyn ⚔️⚡️⚖️

Lyrical, mythic fantasy shaped by silence, rhythm, and memory. The stories walk the knife-edge, where names carry weight, blades remember, and reckoning arrives quietly. This is Caerwyn, where prophecy whispers, and not all who vanish are lost.

Cryn’s Substack

By Cryn Johannsen

I write lengthy book reviews, mainly on the subjects of history, philosophy, and, at times, literature. I also sporadically jot down short, personal essays.

Dragons and Moonlight

By Aetherias Moon

Hiya! I'm a queer, neurodivergent author creating fantasy, romance, and sometimes horror short stories. There's always magic! My blogs are about mental health and writing. I plan on publishing my serialized romantasy novel on here in the upcoming months.

Stupendous writing. Just an amazing author. A must read for anyone looking to sit down with a tea and become absorbed.

- The Fractal Lounge

Author J. Noble

This is my space to keep you up to date on what I'm working on, with a splattering of my chaotic life.

Just my stuff.

Unfiltered stories, rage snacks, care work, bees, breakdowns and breakthroughs, all in one chaotic, comforting drawer.

Sylvienne Ethara

Sylvienne Ethara Author, screenwriter, and podcaster. I write myth-blooded fiction and dream walker prose, carving worlds where grief has teeth and prophecy refuses to die. Host of The Writer’s Quill (72 countries). Ranked #1.106 in Fiction on Substack.

Motivational Corner

By Dave Mbawa

Meidas+

By MeidasTouch Network

The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron Filipkowski.

You know, Cannot Name It

@lintara writes in the register of discernment: power, fear, form — and the quiet protocols that train the nervous system before language arrives. Her work does not comfort. It makes mechanisms visible — until they become impossible to unsee.

Suswati’s Stories

By Suswati Basu

I believe storytelling can be used as a device to connect people with vital issues. So here, I will publish various bits of poems, essays, fiction, and non-fiction, that touch on polarising subjects.

Get it DONE (on Substack) Weeks - by Claire Venus 💫

By Claire

Home of get it done challenge weeks on Substack. Build with clarity & confidence so that you can earn sustainably, share your work with joy & build a publication that truly supports you and lights you up. By Claire Venus, Substack Expert at Sparkle ON.

The Drafting Dreamer

UK based poet, occasional muser on other things, proud owner of a big fat tartan ass

Rich meaningful deep content. The Drafting Dreamer is indeed a drafter of words. A true wordsmith; well worth a read.

- The Fractal Lounge

Pause with Sanni

By Sanni Joensuu

Communications and Marketing by day. I write blogs, and fiction short stories from small moments and honest emotions that deserve a conversation. Your voice matters here, enjoy the pause, and let’s share a toast.

Wonderful work here. Sanni has a fresh new voice, one that guides you through new and old themes and ideas with ease. Well worth the read.

- The Fractal Lounge

Woods, Lake, Shore

By Stephen Drew

A place for some shared wondering by Stephen Drew, author of the books, "Into The Thin" and "Around The Forever Bend," about the nature of the inner life and its outer expression.

MaDMan says

On a quest to Re-enchant ourselves. Exploring world and mind, searching for the link between Truth, Beauty and Good.

Persistent Visions

By Bark Dandridge

A Substack for lovers of offbeat original fiction. Sci-Fi, Horror, Nostalgia, Poetry, and custom written fiction all can be found here.

Bankz

Hi. I write and video edit a bit. What’s up yall Ty for stopping by. Please subscribe. I am trying to create opportunities for myself.

Excellent content

- The Fractal Lounge

Skid Marks

By Bark Dandridge

Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

gail smith reynolds

I am a writer and performer. I aspire to five minutes of stand-up. I play honky-tonk piano. I aspire to busk.

Excellent creative writing and insight.

- The Fractal Lounge

Bent But True

By BentButTrue

For the ones who feel too much, think too hard, and refuse to disappear. I write fractured fairy tales, raw memoir, and horror that shows the monster is never just a person—it’s the system that erases us. This is truth that doesn’t flinch—Bent But True!

"CJ's World on Substack"

By C.J. Heck's World

Quora Top Writer 2018; Florida Barefooter; 5 siblings, 3 daughters, 11 grandkids; curious inner child; almost a kid expert; soulful writing; life essays; how-to's; fiction, flash fiction; kids & adult poetry; Author of 5 books; Vietnam War widow.

Anira’s Substack

By Anira✨Cycle Breaker

Writing, healing, and trusting the flow - channeling the divine

Nice vibe, good content.

- The Fractal Lounge

Sattie R

Neurodivergent Hodgepodge, Casey

By NeuroDivergent Hodgepodge

This is where I share some of my stories and special interests which rotate. Between poetry and politics, doodles and mental health (not a licensed therapist), I want my content to remain accessible regardless of income but pay me if you want to.

Private Writings of Men

By Grant Wilder

Private Writings of Men The heart of Grant Wilder’s world — six hidden Rooms, each a different angle on men’s forbidden desires.

Wendy Parker is Eternally Irritated.

Eternally irritated by the nonsense and poppycock.

Mindful Path

Mindful Path is all about mindfulness, personal growth, productivity, and the journey of life, rooted in love and intentional living

Unfettered Treacle

By Hieronymus Hawkes

Unfettered - adjective - released from physical or mental bonds; unrestrained Treacle - noun - contrived or unrestrained sentimentality Despite the name, mostly stuff about writing, the journey, the process and the whimsy, or lack there of, it entails.

Simply brilliant, warm, fresh writing. The kind of story telling you simply need to grab a cup of tea for and curl up by the fire and just get absorbed and maybe giggle a bit. A wonderful sit. A must read.

- The Fractal Lounge

The Physics Journal

By Dr. Manhattan

Revisiting the most groundbreaking papers of modern physics and analyzing cutting-edge theories

The Empowered Leader

By Margaret Williams

The Empowered Leader is a leadership publication which helps marginalized leaders stop surviving power systems and start leading with freedom, Influence, and authority

Liberaldads Newsletter

Daily thoughts on politics and possibly a few other things while dealing with this twisted timeline we live in.